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Get quick, clear answers to the most common Prescription Safety Glasses FAQ's & Answers section is designed to help you understand your options, choose the right eyewear for your needs, and get the most from every VS Eyewear product. Whether you’re comparing lens materials, learning how to read your prescription, or exploring specialty eyewear like radiation lead glasses or laser protection, you’ll find expert guidance right here.
 

Explore detailed explanations, helpful tips, and professional insights—all created to support your safety, comfort, and visual clarity.

 

At VS Eyewear, we are excited to present our full line of prescription safety glasses. Whether you work a demanding nine-to-five job with lots of flying debris or simply enjoy woodworking in your spare time, our line of safety prescription glasses can help you see clearly while offering the maximum amount of protection for your eyes.

 

Our prescription safety glasses comply with strict safety standards. Our in-house laboratory allows us to make the best prescription safety glasses possible for our customers. We pay attention to every aspect of the design process and ensure our best prescription safety glasses provide maximum protection. All of our prescription safety sunglasses are ANSI approved with many being CSA approved. You can be confident that your prescription safety glasses will provide protection against flying dust, sand and radiation. It is also very easy to incorporate your prescription lenses into your favorite pair of frames.

We have designed many different types of prescription safety glasses. You can filter out your individual preferences by using our easy search tools for each category. For instance, you can filter out based on safety eyeglass frame style, frame features, temple features, sex, and safety ratings. In terms of design, you can select from a long list of frame colors, like blue, camouflage, matte demi, taupe, and pink.

 

 

Ultimately, we leverage our large inventory and in-house optical lab to ship most orders within one week. We are proud of our in-house line of safety glasses and encourage you to check out our full collection. If you have any questions about the line or additional features that can personalize your glasses even further, don’t hesitate to contact us.  If you are looking to set up Corporate pricing, we offer numerous options to make your prescription safety glass program a huge success.  We will custom make and tailor individual web site portals for each individual company.  Everyone is looking for something different and we are set up to make the program specifically for your requirements.

 

Our USA made prescription safety glasses have the highest quality frames and lenses for our customers. At VS Eyewear we take pride and special care to work with the finest quality materials. Such as stainless steel and TR-90 Nylon, to ensure complete quality perfection. In addition, we devote extra time to quality control, which ensures your prescription safety glasses will always have unmatched protection.  Safety glasses ANSI-rated have been tested for impact resistance and protection against flying objects. They also protect against blunt impacts and small dust particles. Buying prescription safety glasses online has never been such an easy option as it is with VS Eyewear.  Our company is a great option if you’re looking for prescription safety glasses that are affordable and high quality.

It can be very easy to purchase safety glasses online. You can choose from a variety of high-quality, affordable prescription safety glasses and have them delivered directly to you. E-commerce has become a popular way to shop from almost anywhere, you have direct access to available styles of our VS Eyewear glasses. We carry all types of safety glasses such as metal safety frames, wrap around, prescription safety goggles, rimless safety glasses, plastic safety frames and much more. Plus, at VS Eyewear, we offer the best tinted safety glasses in a wide variety of lens colors and coating options, which you can include with your prescription.

 

You can create stylish prescription safety glasses using high-quality lens material like polycarbonate, trivex safety lenses and high index safety lenses. You can also combine style, protection, comfort, and style with our anti-fog, photochromic safety lenses, mirror coatings, and anti-reflective glasses. VS Eyewear offers prescription safety glasses at an affordable price. We can accommodate your multifocal or single vision prescription.

VS Eyewear is proud to offer Prescription Safety Glasses of the highest quality from the most respected vendors. A few of them include: Oakley prescription safety glasses, Wiley X Prescription safety glasses, Pentax prescription safety glasses and ArmouRx prescription safety glasses.  Check out our full line of High Quality Brands.

 

We are proud of our own line of safety glasses as well as quality brands. Please see our complete prescription safety glasses collection.

 

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Prescription Safety Glasses - FAQ's

Have questions? We’re here to help

→ What Prescription Safety Glasses Are Best for Me?

You want prescription safety glasses that fit comfortably and meet the safety requirements of your job.  Every person has different needs, so the same applies to prescription safety glasses.  Think about what your main activity is, such as machinery work, lab work or sports.  Consider the requirements for prescription safety glasses that will be worn at work.  Consider whether you will spend most of your time indoors or out, and make sure to add the best scratch, anti-fog, UV protection, and other safety lenses.  We also offer a range of tints, colors and mirror coatings so that you can personalize safety lenses to look stylish, comfortable, or protective.

→ What are Z87 Safety Glasses?

ANSI Z87+ Safety Glasses (or just Z87 for short) are eyeglasses that meet the minimum requirement for eye protection as defined by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI). This includes hazards; sand, dust particles, flying fragments, large chips or objects, the lenses must meet the  impact ANSI rating for Z87-2+ (Rx frame), Z87+ (Plano frame), Z87+ (all other lenses) which includes Chipping, grinding, machining, masonry work, riveting, and sanding.

→ Do Prescription Safety Glasses Have to Be Stamped Z87?


The average price for prescription safety glasses is around $90.00. It can vary greatly depending on the frame you choose, as well as your prescription and lens choice.  A higher index prescription might be more suitable for different lens materials. Additional coatings, such as anti-fog and anti-scratch, may be necessary. The price will go up if you add coatings or colors.

→ What Do Prescription Safety glasses Cost?

Yes. Eligible non-prescription eyewear may be exchanged according to our return policy. Products must generally be returned in new, unused condition unless otherwise stated in our policy.

→ Can I exchange prescription glasses for a different style?


Since prescription lenses are custom-made for each order, exchanges for a different frame or style are generally not available once production has begun. If you have questions before ordering, our team is happy to help you choose the right eyewear.

→ What if my glasses arrive damaged or defective?


If your order arrives damaged or has a manufacturing defect, contact VS Eyewear promptly. We'll review the issue and work with you to provide an appropriate resolution in accordance with our warranty and return policies.

→ Can I cancel my order after it has been placed?

Non-prescription orders may be canceled if processing has not yet begun. Prescription orders are custom manufactured, so once production starts, they typically cannot be canceled. Contact us as quickly as possible if you need to make changes.

→ How do I start a return or exchange?


Simply contact VS Eyewear's customer service team with your order number and the reason for your request. We'll guide you through the return or exchange process and provide any necessary instructions.

→ Do I have to pay return shipping?


Return shipping requirements vary depending on the reason for the return. If the return is due to a manufacturing error or shipping damage, we'll provide instructions for resolving the issue. For other eligible returns, customers may be responsible for return shipping costs.

→ Why are prescription glasses treated differently than non-prescription glasses?

Prescription eyewear is individually manufactured using your unique prescription, measurements, and selected lens options. Because these lenses are custom-made specifically for you, they generally cannot be resold, which is why prescription eyewear has different return and exchange policies than non-prescription products.

→ How Long does it Take you to Ship Prescription Safety Glasses

Prescription safety glasses will normally ship within 5-10 business days.  Our production time can vary depending on frame availability and certain lens options.  Your order will ship via the method you select during the checkout process.  Unfortunately, the method of shipping that you choose will not cut down on production time.  Therefore, selecting Next Day Air does not mean that you will receive your order the next day. It only means that UPS will ship it to you in one day from the time that they pick up the package from our facility.

→ Should Employers Pay for Prescription Safety Eyeglasses?

OSHA rules from 2008 state that employers do not have to pay for prescription safety glasses. However, they are encouraged to.  Please click here to view our Prescription Corporate Safety Glass Program.

→ Can I return my prescription glasses for a refund?

Our return policy on prescription eyewear is that it is non-returnable for a refund because the lenses are a custom job. You can return the glasses within 30 days for a refund of the frame cost only, or, if you’d prefer a remake, we can apply a significant amount of what you paid for the first pair towards a remake. If the glasses are made incorrectly we will remake it at no cost.

→ When do Prescription Safety Glasses Expire?

Older prescription safety glasses could be deemed obsolete as OSHA and ANSI update their standards. You should ensure that prescription safety glasses you own are stamped with the Z87 or Z87+ marks. You may also find that your glasses might not meet OSHA and ANSI standards if they are damaged.  Most glasses are changed every two years.

→ How can I keep my safety glasses from fogging up?

An anti-fog coating is the best way to avoid fogging safety glasses. VS Eyewear and other brands offer this treatment to their lenses. Fog can build up from oil and dirt on your lenses. You should also clean your lenses regularly with a microfiber cloth that won’t scratch them.  The anti-fog coating certainly helps, but glasses can still fog, depending on your work environment.

→ Side Shields for Prescription Safety Glasses – Are they Necessary?

Side shields for prescription safety glasses can be a useful tool to provide 360-degree protection in many segments. These shields increase the protection of your eyes and protect you from airborne threats in areas such as hospitals, workshops, and laboratories. We love that removable side shields can be stored away so your glasses can remain regular. Many of the safety glasses already have the sides shield built in or are wrap frames that don’t require side shields.  You can choose the level of protection you need in the field from both options. Safety goggles, prescription wraparound safety glasses and safety glasses with prescription offer additional protection than side shields.

→ What are Prescription Safety Lenses Lenses Made Of?

VS Eyewear prescription safety sunglasses can be made from a variety materials including trivex, polycarbonate, high index 1.67, 1.74 and standard real glasses.  We offer many lens coatings that can be used on safety glasses.  All of our lenses materials are ANSI Z87.1-approved, and the trivex lens and polycarbonate lens are ANSI Z87+.  Our customer service team will be glad to help you if you have any questions about the material or its properties.

→ Are Prescription Safety Glasses and Sunglasses covered by HSA and Flex Spending?

our Flex and HSA card cover prescription lenses whether they would be used in sunglasses, regular glasses or Safety eyeglasses.  Vision Insurance Information.

→ Can you insert Safety lenses into my existing frames

Yes, as long as your frames are in good shape, you can order online and send the frames to us at VS Eyewear, 26 Broadway, Bangor PA 18013

→ How do I Enter my Prescription?

Once you find the frame you are interested in, simply click the ‘SELECT LENSES’ button. This will take you to the lens options page where you can select the type of lenses you prefer, as well as any tints or coatings. Hitting the “NEXT” button will then take you to the prescription entry page. At this point, you can select your prescription numbers from the drop down menus, and/or upload a copy of your prescription.

→ Will both the frames and lenses be ANSI stamped?

All safety frames on our VS Eyewear website will have the ANSI Z87 marking on the frame itself. In addition, all prescription lenses will be stamped with our “PS” makers mark to indicate the lenses are safety approved.

→ Will I get a case with my prescription glasses?

Yes, all of our prescription eyewear comes with a case and microfiber pouch.

→ Are Oakley’s approved safety glasses?

Let’s start with the bad news. About 90 percent of Oakley glasses are not safety-approved. ANSI or any other standards organization has not certified that these pairs of glasses have sufficient impact resistance or are suited for challenging environments. If you need safety-approved glasses, therefore, you cannot purchase any of these pairs.
For the approximately 10 percent of Oakley glasses that are safety-approved, you will want to look at the frames themselves. On the frames of these glasses, you will find a marking or stamping that signals they are safety-approved. As just one example, on the Oakley Standard Issue Det Cord Industrial model, you will see that the frame is marked with the appropriate ANSI markings (ANSI Z87.1).

→ Do you offer Wiley X safety sunglasses?

Wiley X is a favorite brand that we carry for our customers. They are a top manufacturer of prescription safety glasses. Wiley X Safety Glasses prides itself on its ability to keep up-to-date with the latest trends for prescription safety glasses. They have been offering optical safety protection since 1996 and have tirelessly worked to improve safety eyewear markets. Wiley X offers a broad range of ANSI approved eyewear for both individuals and corporations.

→ What Brand of ANSI approved Safety Glasses do you Carry?

At VS Eyewear, we are proud of our extensive collection of safety glasses. Before including an item in our collection, we make sure that it is of the highest quality and that our customers can rely on these safety glasses in the most difficult conditions. That is why we carry brands like 7Eye, ArmouRx, Oakley, Wiley X, Pentax, Stoggles, Our own House Brand and much more!

→ Can you get safety glasses with glass lenses?

The VS Eyewear team is excited to present our collection of glass safety glasses. This selection of products includes a great assortment of frames that come in different shapes, sizes, and colors. All of our glass safety glasses meet rigorous ANSI Z87 safety standards and feature extremely scratch-resistant glass lenses in a 1.53 index material.

These glasses are ideal for people who need ANSI-approved safety glasses but don’t need the impact safety of polycarbonate. Plus, glass is much more scratch resistant than any plastic lens material and tends to take a lot longer to wear out. All glass safety glasses are available with a great variety of lens types that you can choose from.

→ Can glass lenses shatter?

While this is ultimately true, glass is a very rigid material that can shatter if dropped or hit the right way. It’s EXTREMELY unlikely. You see, glass lenses are held to similar safety standards as other lens materials so they are much safer than most people think. They undergo specific treatments to help with impact resistance. They are also tempered so if they take an impact they don’t necessarily shatter, instead they crack so it drastically reduces any chance of glass shards coming back into your eye.

→ How do I keep dust and wind from getting around my lenses and into my eyes?

We sell prescription safety glasses with foam lining the lenses on the inside of the frame. Many of these glasses also allow you to remove the foam. Check out the Wiley X Climate Control series and 7Eye Eyewear to find most of our eyewear with foam gaskets like this. You can also look at our prescription safety goggles.

→ How do I know which lens material to choose?

The right material for your lenses will depend upon your prescription. Please let us know your prescription, frame style and size and application. We can assist you with the best lens material for your specific requirements.

→ I am having trouble seeing clearly with my progressive lenses? Why is this?

It takes some time to adjust to wearing progressive lenses. Because there are different corrective powers within the lenses, your eyes and your mind will need to learn to adjust. Often it will take a week or more to completely adjust. If you continue to have problems, but your eye doctor is able to verify that the prescription is accurate, it may be that the frames simply aren’t sitting correctly on your face and can be adjusted to fit more precisely.

→ My Transitions® lenses don’t seem to change colors. Why?

Transitions® lenses have to be exposed to direct UV rays before they will change. Depending upon weather conditions they may get more or less dark from day to day.
Transitions lenses will not darken in a car, because most windshields have UV filters built into them. However, Transitions® does offer Xtractive and Drivewear lenses that do darken in the car. Learn more about Xtractive, Drivewear and other Transitions® products on our Transitions lenses info page. Get more information on our Transitions lenses information page.

→ Do you offer Double Segment Bifocal Glasses

We do offer Double segment prescription bifocals, commonly referred to as Double D bifocals within the optical industry. These lenses specially designed for individuals who require enhanced visual assistance. These unique lenses feature two distinct segments resembling the capital letter ‘D’ – one positioned at the upper and another at the lower part of the lens.

Professionals such as electricians, mechanics, and plumbers often find themselves working in tight and confined spaces, necessitating the ability to view objects up close, above, and below them without the need to constantly adjust their heads. The ingenious placement of the bifocal segments on the Double D lenses allows these individuals to effortlessly glance up or down and access the full bifocal power, enhancing their efficiency and convenience at work.

→ What is the difference and which Plastic lens material should I order for my prescription

Please email us a copy of your prescription, let us know the frame shape and size you are looking for and the application you are using them for. You can also check out more detailed information in our Resource center.

→ After an order has been placed can it be cancelled or changed?

No prescription order can be canceled once it enters our lab; however, if you wish to cancel your order before it goes into the lab (usually in less than one business day), there might be a $15 cancellation fee to account for clerical time and card processing fees.